HP Pavilion Chromebook

Introduction

This page contains information about the HP Pavilion Chromebook that is interesting and/or useful to software developers. For general information about getting started with developing on Chromium OS (the open-source version of the software on the Chrome Notebook), see the Chromium OS Developer Guide.

Developer Mode

Caution: Modifications you make to the system are not supported by Google, may cause hardware, software or security issues and may void warranty.

Firmware

What's inside?

WARNING: Opening the case and fiddling with the stuff inside could easily brick your system and make it unrecoverable. DO NOT ATTEMPT if you are not familiar with this process.

Disassembly

Taking apart your laptop is not encouraged. If you have hardware troubles, please seek assistance first from an authorized center. Be advised that disassembly might void warranties or other obligations, so please consult any and all paperwork your received first. If you just want to see what the inside looks like, gaze upon this (click for a high res version):

However, we acknowledge that some people like to tinker. So here's a quick guide to taking it apart:

First, acquire the necessary tools:

1 phillips head screw driver (a PH0 should be able to handle everything)

1 wide flat head screw driver, or a butter knife

Shut the system down and close the lid

Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing up and the hinge is facing away from you

Remove the battery

Remove all screws on D-panel (see pic) w/phillips head (there are 10)

Pry off keyboard using a flat instrument

The keyboard can bend inward and upward to dislodge the tabs which are all along the top and bottom of the keyboard

Start at the bottom left corner and work your way up the left side

With the left side popped, slide the screw driver along the middle underneath and wiggle/pop the tabs out as you go

There is a ribbon cable underneath the right shift key that needs to be disconnected from the motherboard